From kicked ball violations to memorizing plays, Nikola Jokic has elevated his IQ to become one of the league's best defenders.

DENVER — In one corner of the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room sat Julius Randle, ice bags on both knees and eyelids at half mast, his body in shambles and the words coming slowly after he spent 50 minutes on the Ball Arena court wrestling a 6-foot-11, 284-pound Serbian bear.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made NBA history on Tuesday night with his 61-point performance, but it was not enough to get past the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Per this pregame injury report, three-time league MVP center Nikola Jokic was considered probable to play through a left ankle impingement. Swingman Christian Braun was also seen as being likely to suit up through a left foot strain.

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The visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to defeat the Denver Nuggets in double overtime.

Edwards had a strong performance as he did his best to keep up with Jokic, leading Minnesota with 34 points while adding 10 rebounds and eight assists. The win improved the Timberwolves' record to 44-32, the same as the Memphis Grizzlies, who currently occupy the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference.

Jokic joins James Harden and Luka Doncic as the only players in NBA history with a 60-point triple-double, and it was his 31st triple-double of the season. It wasn’t enough.

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Oh, it’s gonna be SGA. I just think voter fatigue… But that six-point triple-double? Ridiculous. Jokic is probably putting